John Eikenberry
John Eikenberry

Bio

Hometown: Clarion, Iowa

Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Athletic Training, Wartburg College 1999

Master's of Physical Therapy, University of Iowa, 2002

Eikenberry began his career as a staff physical therapist at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton and was the Vinton Shellsburg High School athletic trainer during the 2003-2004 school year. In March of 2004, he began a 19 year career at Buchanan County Health Center in Independence, Iowa as the staff physical therapist. He began as the athletic trainer at East Buchanan High School in the fall of 2004 and has been with them ever since, beginning his 21st year there. Eikenberry started at MMU in March of 2023 and also teaches in the exercise science program.

Best part of your job?

"I really enjoy helping athletes achieve their goals and watching them return to a high level after injury."